Bill Owen (politician)

Bill Owen is an American politician.[1][2] He is a Republican member of the 131st district of the Missouri House of Representatives.[3]

Bill Owen
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
from the 131st district
Assumed office
January 6, 2021
Preceded bySonya Anderson
Personal details
BornSpringfield, Missouri, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materDrury University
University of Wisconsin

Born in Springfield, Missouri.[3] Owen attended Parkview High School.[4] After high school, he attended at Drury University, where he earned his undergraduate degree, and then attended the University of Wisconsin, where he earned his postgraduate education degree.[3] He worked as a banker.[4] In 2021, Owen won the election for the 131st district of the Missouri House of Representatives, succeeding Sonya Anderson.[3] Owen assumed his office on January 6, 2021.[3] Owen decided to run for re-election in 2022.[3]

Electoral history

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State representative

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Missouri House of Representatives Primary Election, August 4, 2020, District 131[5]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Bill Owen 3,088 85.85%
Republican Stephanos Freeman 509 14.15%
Total votes 3,597 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 3, 2020, District 131[6]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Bill Owen 10,827 65.74%
Democratic Allison Schoolcraft 5,642 34.26%
Total votes 16,469 100.00%
Missouri House of Representatives Election, November 8, 2022, District 131[7]
Party Candidate Votes % ±%
Republican Bill Owen 12,492 100.00% +34.26
Total votes 12,492 100.00%

References

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  1. ^ Gerber, Cameron (December 31, 2020). "Bill Owen returns to the Missouri Capitol after 40 years". The Missouri Times. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  2. ^ "Rep. Bill Owens wants civility, land banks and armed lawmakers in 2022". Springfield News-Leader. December 11, 2021. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Bill Owen". Ballotpedia. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Representative Bill Owen". Missouri House of Representatives. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  5. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. August 24, 2020. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  6. ^ "Election Results; Unofficial Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  7. ^ "Election Results; Official Election Returns" (PDF). Missouri Secretary of State. December 9, 2022. Retrieved February 23, 2023.